2013 Opel Astra Convertible

 

 

Opel/Vauxhall Confirms Production of New Convertible

Product offensive continued

Cabrio to enter market in 2013

Production scheduled for Gliwice, Poland

R'sselsheim. Opel/Vauxhall continues its portfolio expansion as the addition of a new Convertible has been confirmed today. The new Cabrio is part of the company's '11 billion investment pledge announced approximately one year ago as part of its plan for the future. It comes on the heels of successful products such as the Insignia, 2009 Car of the Year, the Astra, winner of a 2009 Golden Steering Wheel, the Meriva with its innovative and highly-acclaimed FlexDoors system, the upcoming new generation Zafira, and the revolutionary Ampera electric vehicle.

The new Convertible will be based on Opel/Vauxhall's compact vehicle architecture which is also the basis for the current Astra, the Astra SportsTourer and the upcoming Astra GTC. It will hit the market in 2013 - the same year that Opel/Vauxhall will also launch its chic and stylish small car meeting the growing demand for vehicles in line with a young and urban lifestyle.

Subsequent to a joint agreement between management and employee representatives during the restructuring at the Opel plant in Gliwice, Poland, the decision has been made to build the Cabrio at the highly-efficient Gliwice plant alongside other Astra models.

"The new Convertible will be a great addition to our product lineup," said Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly. "It follows the long-standing tradition of highly emotional and legendary Opel/Vauxhall Cabrios that provided important halo effects on our brand. With its sleek and elegant design, our new Convertible will fully deliver on that same promise."

Further details, such as vehicle naming, pricing and equipment, will be announced closer to the launch timing.

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New Lexus GS 2013

 The all- new 2013 Lexus GS range, this week has been confirmed by Lexus to make its global debut due at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California next August.

This 2013 Lexus has been built in GS 350 specification which is managed to have its design based on the brutish LF-Gh concept appeared at New York Auto Show this past April.

The latest lexus also will employ a 'distinctive' grille design which represents the upcoming generation of Lexus models. According to Lexus, the GS 350 will offer a more defined and emotional design philosophy in sedan styling. Mark Templin who is the boss of Lexus added that the latest Lexus will definitely meet the needs of their customers who have waited GS for a long time. The company will hold a press event in the US this week to announce the engine and other interior details of GS.









A range of exclusive six-cylinder engines which is an upgraded version of the previous 3.5 liter engine will empower the GS, producing increased output and improved fuel consumption. This flagship of Lexus will appear in sportier design along with the normal handling upgrades. The engine of the GS will be paired to a six- speed automatic transmission shifting the seven- and eight-speed options of its competitors. Lexus also stated that the high- powered hybrid GS hybrid will make its performance at September's Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XL 2013

The Evo is one of the best car ever offered by Mitsubishi and has fans everywhere. Mitsubishi will release the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI and will serve as a hybrid car that has a beautiful design and extreme, yet efficient.

A few back pedals later and Mitsubishi President and CEO, Osamu Masuko, calmed the waters by stating that the the Evo X would not be the last of the Evolutions. Now, Masuko has offered even more details for the future of the Evo to Japanese magazine, Best Car, stating that 'Mitsubishi is fully intent on producing a high-performance car in the future, albeit green.' Yeah, join the club, Masuko.

The next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evo could use a plug-in hybrid system that is being shown at the Tokyo motor show, sources have told Autocar.
The plug-in technology is being showcased on the Mitsubishi PX-MiEV concept, and if applied to the Evo XI would dramatically alter its make-up.
With the PX-MiEV, front and rear wheels are powered by two 81bhp permanent magnet synchronous motors. There's also a 1.6-litre MIVEC petrol engine which not only drives the front wheels but also serves as a generator.

However, the system is configured around Mitsubishi's Evo-style S-AWC handling control system, and automatically switches between different drive modes depending on driving style and remaining power in the lithium ion battery pack.

It's a highly sophisticated switchable system that borrows i-MiEV electric car tech for the back wheels but uses a new parallel-type hybrid system for the fronts. It also delivers over 140mpg economy, Mitsubishi says. Mitsubishi hopes to have it on the market by 2013, but company insiders say the technology could be directed at the new Evo.

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